Rosen Publishing, an independent educational publishing house that serves the needs of students in grades Pre-K through 12 with high-interest, curriculum-correlated materials, is seeking qualified, detail-oriented, and highly organized and professional candidates for an Editorial Assistant position. The successful candidate should communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues in multiple departments, juggle and complete multiple tasks concurrently, pay meticulous detail to the accuracy of the work produced, and maintain rigorously organized records, files, and data storage systems. This is an excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of the editorial process in a fast-paced environment, particularly for those interested in publishing, books, and/or children’s nonfiction. Ideally, the candidate would be able to begin immediately. Duties and requirements are listed below:

Duties:

Draft, track, and file contracts and payment requests

Update and maintain database of book contributors

Update and maintain database of in-process book projects and associated data

Submit cataloguing information to the Library of Congress

Correspond with authors and editors

Enter data for marketing purposes

Various other administrative tasks, as assigned

Occasional copyediting and line-editing as needed, in Word and/or InCopy

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe

Exceptional organizational and communication skills

Strong proofreading skills

Excellent attention to detail

6 mos. related work experience preferred

Please send resume and a cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for the duties and requirements above.

We offer a good benefit package, including medical/dental insurance, 401k with employer match and generous paid time off and room for growth.